Senior Pricing Specialist – Freight Forwarding

FreightTAS; College Park (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental options

401K plans

Job summary

FreightTAS in College Park, GA is seeking an experienced Senior Pricing Specialist to join our international freight forwarding team. You will develop competitive pricing strategies, prepare complex Air and Ocean quotations, and optimize routing to support growth.

You will build strong relationships with airlines, ocean carriers, NVOCCs, and partners, negotiate rates, and mentor junior staff while ensuring margin targets and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in pricing for international freight forwarding.
• Expertise in Air and Ocean freight pricing and routing.
• Experience negotiating rates with airlines, carriers and NVOCCs.
• Ability to manage multiple RFQs and tenders under deadlines.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with freight forwarding software/TMS and Excel.
• Knowledge of Incoterms and international shipping docs advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage competitive quotations for Air and Ocean shipments.
• Develop pricing solutions to maximize profitability while staying competitive.
• Build relationships with airlines, carriers, NVOCCs, and overseas agents.
• Negotiate carrier contracts and spot rates for key opportunities.
• Identify efficient routing options based on customer needs.
• Support sales, operations, and branch management on tenders.
• Analyze market trends and carrier pricing to provide recommendations.
• Maintain tariffs, pricing databases, and rate validity to hit margins.
• Mentor junior pricing team members and share best practices.

Skills

Pricing strategy

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Project management

Team mentorship

Tools

Freight forwarding software

TMS

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Senior Pricing Specialist – Freight Forwarding

Location: College Park/Atlanta/GA

Salary: $75,000 – $95,000 per year (commensurate with experience)

Working hours: Mon - Fri - Hours are flexible from starting at 6am EST to ending the day around 7pm EST.

Benefits

• We offer medical, vision and dental options along with 401K plans.

authorized to work in the USA. No sponsorship is available for this position.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Pricing Specialist to join our international freight forwarding team. This role is responsible for developing competitive pricing strategies, preparing complex Air and Ocean freight quotations, optimizing global routing solutions, and supporting business growth through accurate, profitable, and timely pricing.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage competitive quotations for Air and Ocean Import & Export shipments across global trade lanes.


• Develop strategic pricing solutions that maximize profitability while remaining competitive in the market.


• Build and maintain strong relationships with airlines, ocean carriers, NVOCCs, and overseas agents to secure the best rates and capacity.


• Negotiate carrier contracts and spot rates for key customer opportunities.


• Identify the most efficient and cost-effective routing options based on customer requirements.


• Partner closely with Sales, Operations, and Branch Management to support new business opportunities and major account tenders.


• Analyze market trends, carrier pricing, and trade lane conditions to provide commercial recommendations.


• Maintain carrier tariffs, pricing databases, and rate validity while ensuring margin targets are achieved.


• Mentor junior pricing team members and assist in developing pricing best practices.

Requirements

• 5+ years of pricing experience within the international freight forwarding industry.


• Strong expertise in Air Freight and Ocean Freight pricing, routing, and global logistics.


• Proven experience negotiating rates with airlines, ocean carriers, NVOCCs, and international partners.


• Ability to manage multiple RFQs, tenders, and high-volume quotation requests while meeting tight deadlines.


• Commercially minded with excellent analytical and negotiation skills.


• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.


• Experience with freight forwarding software/TMS and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.


• Knowledge of customs, Incoterms, and international shipping documentation is advantageous.